What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drafter - Relay & Power Systems position at The Kendall Group?
Drafter - Relay & Power Systems
About The Kendall Group
Relay & Power Systems, a division of The Kendall Group, seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for our Drafter position. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75 locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.
Why The Kendall Group?
Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you’ll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We’re that company where people stay! We’re proud to say that more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you’ll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.
Role Summary:
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Drafter is a key member of the engineering team. The Drafter is responsible for generating electrical wiring and physical drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation. These drawings show the physical arrangement of panels or substation layouts and associated electrical circuitry.
Exciting work you will do:
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Drafter will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
- Generate and/or revise schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, physical equipment assembly drawings and layout drawings from engineer/designer sketches or marked-up drawings
- Assist engineers and/or designers in drawing retrieval, plotting, running prints, scanning
- Generate steel designs and layouts of panels, cabinets, and enclosures and their associated drilling and mounting details
- Review and update drawings to include bill of material changes
- Review and validate manufacturer drawings
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies you possess:
- Attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Service Excellence
- Results, Action Oriented
- Accountability and responsibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strategic Thinking
What you’ll need:
- Work Experience: Certified training in computer aided design or 2 years of experience using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Education: Certified training or associates degree; or equivalent experience
- Analytics/Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving environment; ability to follow direction and procedures
- Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service
- Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills; strong analytical skills; ability to maintain confidentiality
- Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to see, talk and hear
- Ability to sit for 8 hours a day
- Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions and noise levels prevalent in an office environment. Work conditions at customer sites, which may be actively under construction, vary from indoor to outdoor industrial & electric utility facilities that may have high voltage equipment.
- Travel: Limited local travel with some off hours as required
- Driver’s License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Skills we prefer but don’t require:
- Education: Associate’s degree in CAD Drafting Practices or related field
- Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to read electrical drawings
The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
